About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of celebrity parenting, the dynamics of dad-cation during school holidays, and reflects on misconceptions held before becoming a parent.

Can a celebrity really keep their family a secret in 2026? One very famous parent is believed to have two children that most people don't even know exist, or do they? Plus, it's school holidays, which means one thing: Dad-cation season. But after we witnessed one father do absolutely nothing on a long-haul flight while his partner did everything, we need to ask... are we still having the same parenting conversation? And finally, remember all the dumb things you said before you had kids? Turns out, pre-parenthood you was absolutely delusional.  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media   Reccos:  Amelia recommends saying Mens World Cup instead of The World Cup  Monz recommends her own Letters and Numbers Game Grace recommends Mini Zali Bags What To Listen To Next:  Don't miss an episode of  Parenting Out Loud The Birthday Post That Sparked A Sharenting Debate The Royal School Run Is Just Like Yours & What Kids Think We Do All Day The One Word You Need To Stop Saying & Were 90s Mums 'All That'? 'Crying Cafes' & A Mother-In-Law Red Flag Signs You’re A Beta Mum & How To ‘Bounce Back’ The School Holiday Rule &amp…

Topics covered

• celebrity parenting
• school holidays
• dad-cation
• parenting conversations
• pre-parenthood misconceptions

Keywords

• celebrity
• parenting
• school holidays
• dad-cation
• pre-parenthood
• Toy Story 5

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mamamia Podcasts

Products: Letters and Numbers Game, Mini Zali Bags

Books & works: Toy Story 5

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